Rosewood Box

I just completed this box for the show I am doing in Houston this October. This one is Rosewood with maple shoes. The last Rosewood box I finished sold immediately and if this one does not sell before the show it will be displayed there. I do, however, have mixed thoughts about selling it before the show since I would like to have a Rosewood one to display for commission purposes. The box is 12×7x4 and has 10 coats of lacquer priior to buffing and waxing. This rosewood produces a real nice finish and was hard to photograph because of so much reflection after the final buffing. You can actually see the reflection of the trees in the first photo and this is a reflection through a window behind me.
I could not get a true appearance photo on this one even after taking about 60 photos.The bottom has a alligator like hide lining.Thanks for looking.

Wow!! That is just down right BEAUTIFUL!!Greg If you don’t mind telling me, what does something like this sell for?How many hours do you have in a build like this?I just love all your boxes you make!!Keep up the good work! No that was wrong I meant to say GREAT WORK!Thanks for sharing.

Thanks Guys…! It is just alot of fun making these.WoodenFrog…Wow! Did you carve and paint that wooden frog in your pircure? It really is excellent. Definitely colorful…
I sell my boxes starting at $495 and go up from there. It involves anywhere from 20-25 hours and sometimes more depending on the wood type, size and complexity.

Doc…my asking price for this one is $750…that is what my last Rosewood Box sold for. The boxes I price at $495 are made from woods that do not cost $20 bd ft are much easier to carve than the Rosewood. Some of the very dense woods can take 10+ hours of sanding alone. I estimate i put about 30 hours total into this box from a rough board to the final waxing.

MAKES ME HAPPY, as your stuff isretty niffty! When I first was inspired by Krenov to “Make furnitue” I only had creative visions. Later got informed about the business of woodworking..SIGH! Using the information in all of my business procedures. And inching forward. Keep on your journey! LOL!

LittlePaw…Houston is just one city where I participate in shows. Houston is a great market, a fantastic city with alot to see and the shows are excellent but it is a new market for me. I also do shows in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida and am slowly expanding locations.I am retired and this is a hobby that somehow is more and more turning into a fun adventure.

Greg, this is another beauty. As you know, I am a sucker for the rosewoods and you really brought out the beauty on this one. I hope you do well at your show, but to be honest, I would be surprised if you are able to hold onto it until the show.